EXIT: The Game – The Forgotten Island
- Designer Inka Brand , Markus Brand
- Publisher 999 Games , Brädspel.se , Devir , Dino Toys s. r. o. , Galakta
- Illustration Silvia Christoph , Michaela Kienle , Sensit Communication GmbH , Franz Vohwinkel
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In this escape-room style game, players work together to solve puzzles scattered across a forgotten tropical island. The team must unlock a chained boat to escape after being shipwrecked. The game captures the essence of real escape rooms with locked containers and mysterious clues, encouraging logical thinking and cooperation.
Who Is This Game For?
EXIT: The Forgotten Island targets fans of cooperative deduction and puzzle games aged 12 and up. It is a medium complexity game suitable for players willing to engage in a roughly 90-minute session. Prior experience with escape-room games is helpful but not required.
How It Works
Players cooperate to solve a series of interconnected puzzles by collecting clues and unlocking locks. The core mechanic is cooperative gameplay, requiring communication and teamwork to progress through the island's challenges. Logical deduction and combined efforts lead the team closer to escaping.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Inka and Markus Brand, this game belongs to the popular Exit series and is part of the escape room game family. It was nominated for the 2019 GEEKS d'OURO Family/Party Board Game of the Year. Its tropical island theme combined with cooperative puzzle solving sets it apart.
Awards
- 2019 GEEKS d'OURO Family/Party Board Game of the Year — Nominated
Pro
- Cooperative puzzle solving encourages teamwork
- Escape room experience at home
- Nominated for GEEKS d'OURO Family/Party Board Game 2019
- Atmospheric tropical island theme
Contra
- Relatively long playtime around 90 minutes
- Complexity requires patience and focus
- Not ideal for very young children (recommended 12+)
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on a tropical, forgotten island where players have been shipwrecked. The setting includes beaches, the sea, and numerous locked vessels and chests to unlock.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on open communication and sharing discoveries to solve puzzles step by step.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, EXIT: The Forgotten Island includes a solo mode for single-player play.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, including time for puzzle solving and discussion.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is medium complexity and benefits from logical thinking; prior escape room experience is helpful but not necessary.
How does this compare to similar games?
EXIT: The Forgotten Island stands out with its cooperative mechanics and tropical island setting compared to other escape room games.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 12 and up, suitable for families with older children and teenagers.
What mechanic makes it special?
Cooperative gameplay requiring players to solve puzzles together is the core mechanic.
Fazit
EXIT: The Forgotten Island is recommended for players seeking a cooperative escape-room experience with a moderate time commitment and engaging puzzles.
